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EU53 NLN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

150,362 mi
Last recorded150,362 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 NLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 150,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 150,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 149,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 148,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both Sides (5.2.3 (l))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 135,953 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 135,149 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive halfshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers intermittently not parking correctly

Pass 6 Mar 2019 132,887 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 132,195 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 129,616 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 122,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 122,171 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 111,001 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 100,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 91,918 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 91,918 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,358 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 85,358 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 75,870 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,870 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 68,617 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 61,958 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 61,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 55,947 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 42,767 miles

Advise: oil leak from engine/gearbox area

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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EU53 NLN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU53 NLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU53 NLN registered?

EU53 NLN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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